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Project by cd796 posted 494 days ago 572 views 2 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Hello again everyone, it has been awhile since I posted. I saw the announcement for this contest and my wife had been asking and asking for one of this to go with the bar I had built (see previous projects) so what better time to make one.
This serving tray is made from walnut and cherry with handles of blood wood. The bottom is a very light walnut and cherry in a checkerboard style with the inlay of a hummingbird in the center. The overall dimensions are 22in X 121/2 in X 5/8 the sides are angled at 26 degree’s there is no stain on this, I like walnut a cherry to be finished naturally. I did put 1 coat of clear Generals Seal A Cell (I like the way it “pop’s” the grain) on then finished with 4 coats of lacquer. I sprayed it with lacquer because I was already spraying another large bar I was finishing up for a client. Hope you like it.

-- Craig, Riverside California -- There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.


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CharlieM1958

7599 posts in 1110 days


posted 494 days ago

Great looking tray! The hummingbird inlay is beautiful.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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thetimberkid

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posted 494 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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GaryK

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posted 494 days ago

Great looking tray. I really like to wood combination. Is that inlay the one they sell at Rocler? I was looking
at one the last time I was there.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Napaman

3482 posts in 969 days


posted 494 days ago

this looks great…now I gotta go check out your bar…is that CLOS DUBOIS WINe? From NAPA?

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Betsy

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posted 494 days ago

That’s a great looking tray.

What’s the reason to angle the sides? Is it looks or engineering??

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

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cd796

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posted 494 days ago

Thanks you everyone, Gary, it is the one from Rockler I have had it for about 5 years waiting for something to put it in!

Betsy, the angle are a little of both looks and engineering, I liked the way the angled sides looked when it was laying on the bench in pieces.

Napaman, It is CLOS DUBOIS, I thought the white looked beter in the picture, I was going to use PAUL HOBBS Cab, but my wife said use the white.

-- Craig, Riverside California -- There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.

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Miket

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posted 494 days ago

Nice looking tray. The handles are a nice touch.

-- It's better to have people think you're stupid rather than open your mouth and remove all doubt.

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Bigbuck

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posted 494 days ago

Nice looking tray, I like the wood combo and the inlay.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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trifern

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posted 494 days ago

Beautiful tray. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 493 days ago

stunning.
The tray itself is gorgeous – the design and the inlay… and the photos /setting really show off the beauty of your creation. Well done

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Al Navas

289 posts in 767 days


posted 493 days ago

Craig,

Terrific tray! I love the overall appearance, and the effort you put into it.

I went to, and graduated, from UCR, many, many eons ago – and even many more moons! : )

-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

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SteveKorz

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posted 493 days ago

Exceptionally nice, I like the inlay…

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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cd796

24 posts in 611 days


posted 493 days ago

Thank you to all for your nice comments!

-- Craig, Riverside California -- There is no distinctly American criminal class - except Congress.

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1191 days


posted 491 days ago

A beautiful creation, & a great job of inlaying.

Good Luck!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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FRITZ

77 posts in 491 days


posted 490 days ago

GREAT DESIGN LOVE THE LOOK,SEE HARD WORK PAID OFF ,THANKS FOR SHARING
RON

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Bradford

787 posts in 715 days


posted 489 days ago

beautiful piece. very inspiring.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

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itsme_timd

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posted 484 days ago

Really nice tray. Good luck in the contest!

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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Grumpy

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posted 474 days ago

Great job. Good luck in the contest.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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